Shivers, Barlow to marry Sept. 16
     Johnny and Gloria Shivers of Vidette announce the engagement of their daughter, Suzanne, to Sean Barlow, son of Don Barlow and Pam Evans.
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Huff, Gardner to marry June 24
     Roger and Shirley Ramos announce the engagement of their daughter, L'Oreal Sherri Huff, to Randy Gardner Sr., son of Bobbie Gardner and the late Eddie Atwell. Miss Huff is also the daughter of the late Herman Selvie.
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Fun in the sun!?
     Though Saturday, June 3, wasn't as sunny as some may have expected, area girl scouts still enjoyed a day of fun at the Waynesboro Recreation Department. The 4th service unit of the Savannah River Girl Scouts held a field day to conclude the year's activities. Throughout the year, the unit held other special events including, "Thinking Day", "Mamas In Pajamas", and a basketball tournament. At the field day, Troops 734, 793, and 702 competed against each other in a relay race, an egg-in-a-spoon race, the dizzy chicken, ball between the knees, a three-legged race, and a water balloon race. Troop leader Cynthia Griffin said the scouts rarely have a chance to interact with each other outside their respective troops. "These types of events give the girls an opportunity to have fun while getting to know each other," Griffin said. At the competition's end, the girls had a massive water balloon fight. Pictured above, Girl Scouts Ashea' Whitfield and Angel Williams double-teamed fellow scout Jessica Lovett, all of troop 702, in the water balloon mayhem. A concession area was provided by troop 734 and the proceeds helped them fund their trip to Walt Disney World, June 9-11.
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Future artists
     Burke County 4-H recently held its Summer Art Class and future artists Ben Ford, Jennifer McDaniel, Jessica Story and April McDaniel were discovered there. The class was taught by Augusta artist Dolly Martinez. From left are Ford, Jane McDaniel, Story, Martinez and April McDaniel.
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Class of 1961
     Waynesboro High School Class of 1961 held its 45th class reunion at the Waynesboro Country Club on May 27. Class members came from California, Missouri, Virginia, North and South Carolina, Alabama and Georgia. Class members attending were, from left, front row: Marie Graham Chitty, Martha Hichkman Osterdorff, Allie Mae Corley McKinley, Carolyn Hillis Rodgers, Marolyn Saxon Whitley, Brenda Rogers Williams and Lane Griner Mims; second row: Judy Sharpe Crews, Sheila Neidlinger Weddon, Donna Siekers Hood, JoAnn Bonnell Walden, Sue Corley Vidal, Elenora Oliver Allen, Sandra Davis Henry and Joyce Quick Braswell; third row: Robbie Johnson Newsome, Suzanne Fleming Daniel, LaDell Griswold Daniel, Frances Eason Gunn, Helen Phillips Taylor, Jane Blanchard Stewart, Susan Williams Gibson and Doris Corley Redd; fourth row: Ty (Amos) Smith, B.J. Hatcher, Louise Walker Agruss, Brenda Johnson McBride, Grady Mills, Jerry Mims, Jerry Daniel, Mickey Horton and Roy Hood; and back row: Bill Alford, Jackson Massey, Jimmy Judy, Harold Newman, Harley Rollins, Frank Harbin and Wayne Josey.
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He's done it again... and it's all thanks to YOU!!!
     Ford Motor Company announced Tuesday, June 13, that Waynesboro's friendliest salesman has done it again. Mickey Stewart, of William Mizell Ford, has gained recognition from Ford's Professional Sales Association for customer satisfaction and for ranking 54th in the nation for Ford car sales. Stewart, pictured above with the award, also received the honor last year. "Awards are nice, but without the customers it wouldn't have been possible," Stewart said of the honor. Along with a certificate of recognition, Stewart also received 500 business cards with holder, a PSA label pin, and a $250 Ford Master Card. Stewart emphasized how much he sincerely appreciates the support of his customers and the community as a whole. "Thank you Waynesboro, Burke County, and the surrounding areas. There is no us without you," said Stewart.
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People in the News
     Jessica Russell Jessica Lynn Russell, daughter of Bill and Delaine Russell of Waynesboro, graduated from
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Bell named District Queen
     Rose Marie Bell of New Aurora Chapter No. 60, Order of Eastern Star, Jurisdiction of Georgia, was recently crowned District Queen for the Millen District. Bell and her chapter raised the most money for the Lillian E. Blake Scholarship Fund. Fannie Johnson, Worthy Matron of Morning Light Chapter No. 284, was first runner-up, and Anne Patterson, who serves as Esther for New Marion Chapter No. 381, was second runner-up. Bell, who serves as associate conductress for her chapter, will represent the Millen District No. 16 at the Grand Session on June 20, in Atlanta. A total of $140,000 was raised last year for youth in Georgia. Pictured are, from left, Patterson, Bell, Maggie Brown, Worthy Matron of Beulah Chapter No. 116; and Johnson.
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We are family
     "As a college, we can't grow unless the community grows," said Augusta Technical College President Terry Elam, pictured above. Tuesday, June 13, the Waynesboro Burke Campus of Augusta Tech held a luncheon for local church clergy to inform them of the educational opportunities offered by the college. The purpose of the luncheon was to promote and ensure a close relationship between the college and the faith community. Elam encouraged the audience to take advantage of what Augusta Tech has to offer. "While we are not a religious institution, we still care about the faith community and we want to maintain our family relationship," said Elam. Attendees of the luncheon received information on programs offered, admission requirements, and financial aid. The summer term at Augusta Tech begins July 6, but applications are still being accepted.
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